Taunton Post-16 EOTIC & SEND Provision | Player Ready Somerset
Looking for a creative, flexible alternative to college in Taunton? Player Ready offers Post-16 provision for young people aged 16–19 with EHCPs, SEND needs, or EOTIC status (Educated Other Than In College).
We specialise in working with young people who are neurodivergent — including those with ADHD, Autism, PDA, anxiety, or low school attendance — providing a strengths-led, trauma-informed environment where they can thrive.
Player Ready is an officially approved NOCN Centre. NOCN is a nationally recognised awarding body regulated by Ofqual, trusted by schools, colleges, and training providers across the UK. This ensures every learner’s qualification is quality-assured and respected by employers and further education providers.
At our Taunton centre, learners develop confidence and skills through:
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🎮 Game Design and Coding (Minecraft, Roblox, Unity)
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🏆 Personal Growth and Life Skills (AQA Unit Awards)
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🧠 1:1 and small group mentoring from experienced staff
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🌐 Online safety, digital literacy, and creative media
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🛠️ Practical and vocational project-based learning
We are:
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✅ Approved by Somerset Council for AP and EOTIC provision
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✅ A registered AQA Unit Award Scheme Centre
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📝 NOCN Approved Centre
Player Ready Taunton supports:
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🎯 Post-16 learners needing an alternative to college
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🎯 Families and professionals seeking SEND-aware support
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🎯 Young people at risk of NEET, disengagement, or isolation